Six dead after truck suffers tyre burst, overturns on car in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Six Dead After Truck Suffers Tyre Burst, Overturns On Car In Bihar's Bhagalpur

by Utkalika Mohanty

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Six people, including a child, lost their lives after a truck laden with goods lost control and fell on an SUV in Bihar's Bhagalpur on Monday late at night.

Bhagalpur, Apr 30: Six people, including a child, lost their lives after a truck laden with goods lost control and fell on an SUV in Bihar's Bhagalpur on Monday late at night.

The accident took place on National Highway 80, close to Aamapur village, within the jurisdiction of the Ghogha police station.

According to sources, the occupants in the SUV were part of a wedding party (baraat), who were travelling from Dhapari in Munger to Shrimatpur in Kahalgaon.

According to reports, a speeding truck, laden with rods, overturned and fell into the car after suffering a tyre burst.

Local authorities and residents, with the assistance of an earthmover, worked tirelessly to extricate the mortal remains of the victims from the wreckage.

The rescue operations continued late into Monday night.

The bodies were removed from the scene and transported to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examination, officials informed.

Further updates are awaited.

(ANI)

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Horoscope, May 21: Good Family Life On The Cards For Virgo; Aquarius May Get Good Jobs

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Horoscope, May 21: Good Family Life On The Cards For Virgo; Aquarius May Get Good Jobs

All zodiac signs have their characteristics and traits which define someone’s personality. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Read on to find out whether the odds will be in your favour today.

Aries
You may think about new ideas to increase the business. Being diligent in your work, you may become everyone's favourite. You may be interested in buying vehicles. Women may feel disturbed by any words.
Favourable colour- Red
Favourable number- 9
Remedy- Worship Maa Baglamukhi.

Taurus
If you work harmoniously in the workplace, you may get more success. Take care of the health of everyone in the family otherwise you may be disturbed. If you believe what you hear, you may face a lot of problems. Deferred cases in the court may be finalised.
Favourable colour- White
Favourable number- 6
Remedy- Recite Gayatri Mantra of "Sukra".

Gemini
You may experience joy and happiness in the family. Your work in the meetings may be completed smoothly. You may spend excessively on necessities. Your enemies may be defeated and you may obtain government support.
Favourable colour- Green
Favourable number- 5
Remedy – Recite Maa Dattatreya's mantra.

Cancer
You may benefit from various aspects at work. You may be able to find ways to solve stuck problems. Students may get success in the exam. You may have tension in married life. You may get good results in the field of politics.
Favourable colour- White
Favourable number- 2
Remedy- Recite Gayatri Mantra of "Chandra"

Leo
Businessmen may do partnership business. A student may get good advice from any experienced person. You are likely to gain experience that may prove fruitful and valuable. You may be able to overcome every obstacle.
Favourable colour- Orange
Favourable number- 1
Remedy- Hold Sri Matangi Yantrika Mahakabach

Virgo
You status and position may increase in the workplace. Traders may obtain more profit in cash transactions. You may gain a lot of peace by focusing on religious activities. Good family life on the cards. You may take important decisions at the administrative level.
Favourable colour- Green
Favourable number- 5
Remedy - Worship Lord Narayana.

Libra
Anxiety may increase in your family. Your predominance in the job sector may decrease. You may be insulted due to more attachment. You may be successful in the workplace with the help of higher officials. Students may succeed in various competitions.
Favourable colour- Green
Favourable number- 5
Remedy – Hold Goddess Mahalakshmi's Yantrika Mahakabacha

Scorpio
you may have a harmonious relationship with family members. Fraternal relations which have not been on good terms for a long time may improve. Take care of your parents' health. Your political position and social status may improve. Your lost friends may become close again.
Favourable colour- Red
Favourable number- 9
Remedy – Worship Goddess Bagalamukhi.

Sagittarius
You may get success in any work. You may buy valuable goods. You may be happy to be with friends. You may try to resume your sports activities. You may face obstacles.
Favourable colour- Yellow
Favourable number- 3
Remedy – Hold the Yantrika Mahakabach of Tara

Capricorn
You may solve some problems with the help of friends. You may obtain huge profits in exchange for wealth. You need to consider all things carefully and move forward. You may face problems relating to vehicles.
Favourable colour- Blue
Favourable number- 8
Remedy – Feed the black dog

Aquarius
Your income may improve slightly. You may eat together with friends. Job seekers may get good jobs. You may be rewarded for your sharp intelligence.
Favourable colour- Blue
Favourable number- 8
Remedy – Hold the Yantrika Mahakabach of Dakhinakali.

Pisces
Having the opportunity to travel long distances for business may bring you promising results with less effort. Neighbours can lend a helping hand. Your reputation in the field of politics may increase. You may be encouraged by receiving the praise of many people. You may obtain success after getting the opportunity to travel distant places.
Favourable colour- Yellow
Favourable number- 3
Remedy- Hold Yantrika Mahakabach of Lord Sri Vishnu.

Incidents Of Violence Mar Second Phase Polls In Odisha

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Incidents of violence marred the second phase polls in Odisha, even as the state recorded 60.72 per cent voter turnout by 7 pm.

The voter turnout figure is most likely to cross the 70 per cent mark after the final computation following receipt of details about polling statistics from all the booths.

Reports from Bargarh said an auto-rickshaw driver was killed by two persons at Sarsara village while he was carrying some voters on his vehicle to the polling booth. The deceased was identified as Biswanath Mirdha.

Family members of the deceased alleged that it was a political murder executed by the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Inspector General of Police, Himanshu Lal said the murder took place because of “personal enmity” between the deceased and the accused.

Local BJD assembly candidate Debesh Acharya said the reason behind the murder will be ascertained after the police investigation.

The broad daylight killing sparked tension in the area for quite some time. The family members of the deceased and others created ruckus and demanded an immediate halt of voting in the village. The police, however, handled the situation quite well by whisking away the family members and other agitated people from the crime spot.

Reports said tension prevailed at Turum village in Ganjam district as a clash erupted between BJD and BJP after alleged booth rigging attempts by BJD workers. The incident occurred at booth no 47 of Beruanbadi village under Turum police limits.

The voting was initially peaceful since morning. However, some BJD workers allegedly entered the booth for rigging. A clash erupted inside the booth when the BJP agents opposed the BJD workers. Irate over this, the BJD workers allegedly attacked the BJP workers. The entire act has been captured on a mobile camera.

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Odisha CM's Office, Residence Under Grip Of Corrupt Coterie: PM Modi

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office and residence were taken over by "a corrupt coterie" and the backbone of this mechanism would be broken when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power on June 10.

Addressing public meetings in Dhenkanal and Cuttack Lok Sabha seats after holding a roadshow in Puri this morning, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and his close aide VK Pandian.

“A handful of corrupt persons have captured the CM's residence and office. Small workers of the BJD have now become crorepatis," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister said a mafia in Odisha is controlling everything and not allowing anyone to compete. “Once BJP comes to power on June 10, its backbone will be broken,” he said.

PM Modi said though the state is rich in mineral resources, its people are distressed. He alleged that the BJD government is not allowing the people of Odisha to benefit from the state's mineral wealth.

Stating that Odisha received Rs 26,000 crore from the district mineral fund (DMF), PM Modi said the money should have been spent on roads, schools and drinking water, but the BJD government has misused it.

Raising the issue of Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Shree Jagannath temple in Puri, PM Modi said people are discussing how the keys of Ratna Bhandar have gone to Tamil Nadu.

“When our keys of houses are lost, we pray to Lord Jagannath and find them within one or two hours with the Lord’s blessing. But the keys of Lord Jagannath Ratna Bhandar are missing, and it has been six years now. The report of the commission of inquiry into the missing keys of Ratna Bhandar has been suppressed for six years as the keys have gone to Tamil Nadu," he said.

“The BJD government and those who have captured the Chief Minister are directly responsible for this,” he alleged.

"I assure the people that once the BJP government comes to power, the entire truth will come out and we will make the report public. Our service to Lord Jagannath will begin from this work,” he added.

On raising of paddy MSP, PM Modi said, "Once BJP forms government in Odisha, paddy MSP per quintal will be increased to Rs 3,100 and within 48 hours, farmers will get the money credited to their bank account,"

PM Modi reiterated that a double-engine government will be formed in the state after the elections.

“Vote for BJP, and Modi guarantees that any son or daughter of Odisha will be made the chief minister of Odisha. The dual engine government will be sworn in on June 10 in Odisha," PM Modi said.